Pensacola Lighthouse
Florida
Pensacola Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Florida, first lit in 1858. Its official name is Pensacola Light. The tower stands 150 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Middle Bay Lighthouse, 42 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Pensacola Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1858
Tower height
150 ft
Light 190 ft above water
Official name
Pensacola Light
About Pensacola Lighthouse
The Pensacola Light is a lighthouse at Pensacola Bay, in Florida. It is the third iteration of what was originally a lightship, the Aurora Borealis, and remains an aid to navigation.
Pensacola Lighthouse sits at 30.3464, -87.3081 in Florida. The closest other lighthouses are Middle Bay Lighthouse (42 mi), Mobile Point Range Lights (43 mi) and Sand Island Lighthouse (46 mi). Florida has 35 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Pensacola Lighthouse
Pensacola Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Pensacola Lighthouse
Where is Pensacola Lighthouse?
Pensacola Lighthouse is in Florida, at 30.3464, -87.3081. The nearest other lighthouse is Middle Bay Lighthouse, 42 mi away.
Can you visit Pensacola Lighthouse?
Yes. Pensacola Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Pensacola Lighthouse built?
Pensacola Lighthouse was first lit in 1858.
How tall is Pensacola Lighthouse?
The tower is 150 feet (46 m) tall, and its light sits 190 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Pensacola Lighthouse?
The closest are Middle Bay Lighthouse (42 mi), Mobile Point Range Lights (43 mi) and Sand Island Lighthouse (46 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Pensacola Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.